Orange (Blue Eye) Anthias; Male; Africa

Orange (Blue Eye) Anthias Male Africa Pseudanthias squamipinnis

The Orange (Blue Eye) Anthias is a standout in marine aquariums, often described as the social butterfly of the tank. This vibrant fish draws attention with its dynamic activity, attracting even the shiest of tank mates. Known also as the Scalefin, the Lyretail Anthias features males with bright red hues and females with more subdued orange tones.

Ideal Habitat for Orange (Blue Eye) Anthias

Tank Size and Setup:

• • Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons

 

• • Habitat:
    • • Group Dynamics: Best kept in groups within a species-specific tank.
    • • Position: Generally occupies the middle of the tank but needs several hiding spots.

  Social Structure:

• • Male Anthias: Prefer to be kept alone or with a few females. Males should not be kept with other males.

 

• • Female Anthias: Thrive in groups. If a dominant male dies, the largest female will often transform into a male.

Hermaphroditic Nature:

• • All Anthias species are hermaphroditic. If the dominant male dies, the largest female in the group typically changes sex to replace him.

 

Nutrition for Orange (Blue Eye) Anthias

Diet Recommendations:

• • Primary Foods:
    • • Frozen mysis shrimp
     
    • • Enriched frozen brine shrimp
     
    • • High-quality flake foods (offered in small quantities throughout the day)

  Supplementary Feeding:

• • Live Food: Use a refugium with copepods and amphipods to provide a steady supply of nutritious live food. This helps keep the active planktivore satisfied and healthy.

 

Key Characteristics of Orange (Blue Eye) Anthias

• • Coloration:
    • • Males: Bright red with varying hues.
     
    • • Females: More orange.
     

 

• • Activity Level: Highly active and engaging, helps draw out shyer fish.

 

• • Behavior: Enjoys occupying the middle of the tank and appreciates numerous hiding places.

 

Summary of Orange Anthias Care

The Lyretail Anthias is a vibrant and social fish that thrives in a large, species-specific aquarium with plenty of hiding spots. Providing a varied diet and appropriate tank setup will ensure a healthy and active environment for this engaging fish.\n\n

Approximate Purchase Size

• • Small: 1" to 2"

 

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